Are late model XBOX 360s less prone to failure?

dainese · 22nd October 2009, 4:10 PM

Are there any other advantages to the 65nm processing, besides heat?

I had an X360 when they first came out, and it RRODd. 3 of my friend's also had failures.

I just want to weigh up if it is worthwhile getting a 2006 2007 model for ~$200?

Or get a new one for $xxx?
Are the elite bundles truly better value?

I mainly want to play Forza 3.

Thanks,

Justin

Mjollnir · 22nd October 2009, 4:25 PM

RROD rates in Jaspers is extremely low, should not be of any concern.

Dont bother with older models, get a Jasper.

dainese · 22nd October 2009, 4:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Mjollnir

RROD rates in Jaspers is extremely low, should not be of any concern.

Dont bother with older models, get a Jasper.

Jaspers are after 2007?

tell me more about your signature?

I noticed a lot of the $200 consoles, don't have hdds, remotes, controllers. If i was to buy all that, i will be looking at elite prices, aren't i?

dainese · 22nd October 2009, 4:45 PM

are they still shit loud?

JamalH · 22nd October 2009, 6:16 PM

This is how you tell a Jasper apart from the rest

http://www.gamingtrend.com/forums/in...?topic=30677.0

Mjollnir · 22nd October 2009, 6:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dainese

are they still shit loud?

Well, I install all my games to HDD, so no noise problems there...!

dainese · 22nd October 2009, 7:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JamalH

This is how you tell a Jasper apart from the rest

http://www.gamingtrend.com/forums/in...?topic=30677.0

Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mjollnir

Well, I install all my games to HDD, so no noise problems there...!

how do you do that? (shifties?)

grazhopa · 22nd October 2009, 7:19 PM

the install to hdd was an update a while ago.

will fill a 20gb hdd quick tho - hence the need for an elite. the new models come with a 250gb hdd.

dont buy a 2nd hand xbox tho - thats just my opinion.

dainese · 22nd October 2009, 7:48 PM

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Originally Posted by grazhopa

the install to hdd was an update a while ago.

will fill a 20gb hdd quick tho - hence the need for an elite. the new models come with a 250gb hdd.

dont buy a 2nd hand xbox tho - thats just my opinion.

is that update still available on latest updates?

i remember the demos that I downloaded didn't activate that hideous fan...

yeah? i am looking at prices now...

gametrader have the arcade console at $294 and that is with forza, which I would of paid $80 for anyway!

so hdd is $100? and hd cable? $20?

seems like elite is better buy, i think... DAMN! more money... but i can't say no to value

Mjollnir · 22nd October 2009, 7:50 PM

Since NXE, all Xbox 360 had the capability to install games to HDD, just need the disc in drive when u play.

Dont bother with the arcade, get the elite. Everything added up elite is a way better deal.

and FYI 250GB is only available on the MW2 special edition, regular elite with 250GB will be released later this/next year.

Zerstorer · 22nd October 2009, 8:03 PM

Buy an Elite. If it comes in a white box you've definitely got a Jasper, and just install the games to the HDD. You'll have a blast and it'll be nice and quiet.

dainese · 22nd October 2009, 8:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mjollnir

Since NXE, all Xbox 360 had the capability to install games to HDD, just need the disc in drive when u play.

Dont bother with the arcade, get the elite. Everything added up elite is a way better deal.

and FYI 250GB is only available on the MW2 special edition, regular elite with 250GB will be released later this/next year.

im guessing NXE is an update release?

Cool, will bite the bullet and get the elite.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zerstorer

Buy an Elite. If it comes in a white box you've definitely got a Jasper, and just install the games to the HDD. You'll have a blast and it'll be nice and quiet.

Cool, sounds good.
so whe games are run off the hdd, does the xbox remain in the dvd playback mode?

i remember 3 modes.

dashboard (good)
movie playback (acceptable)
game playback (ridiculous, reminded me of the old school 60mm 6800rpm cpu fans).

which Does the HDD game playback fall into?

Thanks

Mjollnir · 22nd October 2009, 9:01 PM

when installed to the HDD, the disc is only read to verify you have the game disc, that's it

No more spinning or reading off the disc after that. No more dvd drive noise after that

dainese · 22nd October 2009, 9:08 PM

yeah yeah.

but does the CPU fan still spin like a hair dryer?

chokeeweebee · 26th October 2009, 2:01 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8urB-2megHo zephyr and jasper noise comparison. the jasper is especially quiet if you install the disk to the hdd

22nd October 2009, 4:10 PM	#1
dainese Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Sydney Posts: 2,341	Are late model XBOX 360s less prone to failure? Are there any other advantages to the 65nm processing, besides heat? I had an X360 when they first came out, and it RRODd. 3 of my friend's also had failures. I just want to weigh up if it is worthwhile getting a 2006 2007 model for ~$200? Or get a new one for $xxx? Are the elite bundles truly better value? I mainly want to play Forza 3. Thanks, Justin __________________ Intel C2D E6750, DELL 2407FPW-HC 2004 Mk IV R32 GOLF

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22nd October 2009, 7:50 PM	#10
Mjollnir Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Melbourne, VIC3104 Posts: 5,879	Since NXE, all Xbox 360 had the capability to install games to HDD, just need the disc in drive when u play. Dont bother with the arcade, get the elite. Everything added up elite is a way better deal. and FYI 250GB is only available on the MW2 special edition, regular elite with 250GB will be released later this/next year. __________________ OCAU Extreme Cooling Club H2O / Phase Change Member

22nd October 2009, 7:19 PM	#8
grazhopa Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: maitland Posts: 663	the install to hdd was an update a while ago. will fill a 20gb hdd quick tho - hence the need for an elite. the new models come with a 250gb hdd. dont buy a 2nd hand xbox tho - thats just my opinion.

22nd October 2009, 8:03 PM	#11
Zerstorer Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Central Coast, NSW Posts: 4,616	Buy an Elite. If it comes in a white box you've definitely got a Jasper, and just install the games to the HDD. You'll have a blast and it'll be nice and quiet.

22nd October 2009, 9:01 PM	#13
Mjollnir Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Melbourne, VIC3104 Posts: 5,879	when installed to the HDD, the disc is only read to verify you have the game disc, that's it No more spinning or reading off the disc after that. No more dvd drive noise after that __________________ OCAU Extreme Cooling Club H2O / Phase Change Member

22nd October 2009, 9:08 PM	#14
dainese Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Sydney Posts: 2,341	yeah yeah. but does the CPU fan still spin like a hair dryer? __________________ Intel C2D E6750, DELL 2407FPW-HC 2004 Mk IV R32 GOLF

26th October 2009, 2:01 PM	#15
chokeeweebee Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 420	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8urB-2megHo zephyr and jasper noise comparison. the jasper is especially quiet if you install the disk to the hdd